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Topic of the day
It's been a looooooooong time since we did this. For anyone who wasn't around I used to post a topic of the day and ask people's opinions on it. We would cover everything from sex, children, politics, etc. My job and schedule have changed so I may not get one out every morning and I usually won't be here to respond, but I always thought they were fun so if people like it, I'll try to continue doing it.
The only rule is no flaming. This is a time and place for us to be able to respectfully discuss interesting topics. I had to stop doing it because a couple of people were very disrespectful of anyone who disagreed with them and resorted to name calling. If you do the disagreeing, remember to be respectful. If you're disagreed with, remember that respectful disagreement is NOT flaming, rude, or an attack on you personally. I know I learned a lot from people who had different opinions than I did because I just never thought to look at it from that perspective. It didn't necessarily change MY opinion...it was just interesting to see theirs. And with the rules re-stated...here's the topic:
I saw this article on The Nest home page: To Porn or Not To Porn. So...what do you think? Is porn something entertaining to watch/read? Do you watch/read it? Does your spouse? Do you watch/read it together? Is it something good? Bad? Share your thoughts. 
Re: Topic of the day
I dont have a problem with it. Personally I believe that it is just a movie and as long as it stays as a fantacy then what's the harm? To me it is no different than if he were running it through his head on his own. He still can't touch them and I will reep the benefit.
I agree with Andrea in that we tend to watch them together, but it is rare that we do; just not something we are into that often.
My only complaint: I just wish the men would be hotter.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Trials & Adventures in Baby Making
Stuck in counting limbo.
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Fortune from UnderwaterRhymes: A new outlook brightens your image and brings new friends.
I agree - I'm a big girl and I have no problem with porn and no jealousy issues. I don't see the women in porn as skinny or curvy - I just see people having sex...
DH is the same way. He thinks the overly skinny women are gross-looking and so do I, but he thinks curvy ladies are sexy. I think you're supposed to notice the sex more than the people, if you know what I mean. heh
I also don't understand saying you'll "never live up to" the porn you watch... IMO, porn is more of a method to turn you on, not something you have to mimmick or act-out (although, that can be something fun to do).
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Stuck in counting limbo.
SAIF always welcome!!
Fortune from UnderwaterRhymes: A new outlook brightens your image and brings new friends.
I sort of think of porn like I do alcohol. Having a glass of wine after a tough day at work to help relax? Fine. Having to drink to get through the day? Problem. I feel the same way about porn. Watching a little when the mood strikes? Fine. Needing it to become aroused or excited? Problem. Everything in moderation.
Personally, DH and I have never watched porn together. It just isn't something that's come up as something either of us wants to do. I have occasionally looked a little when DH is away for long stretches, but I honestly find most of it to be funnier than it is sexy. DH doesn't watch it when he's away - he doesn't have access. I'm not sure if he would if he could, but it wouldn't bother me.
One thing I have learned from porn is that men have really different tastes. While mainstream form does feature slender women with big boobs, there is porn featuring heavier women, women of different races, older women, etc. etc. etc. You never know what a guy's preference is going to be!
So true. Some friends and I used to wander through a video store's XXX section and crack each other up with the titles alone. My two favorites were "Midgets on Wheels 5" (5!) and "F--- a Fatty Funtime". True story. There are a lot of guys out there into the BBW thing, the "cougar" thing, the BDSM world, etc. And there's even cartoon porn, hentai, for fans of anime and truly bizarre fantasy stuff. "No, giant alien monster, please don't impale me with your large phallic tentacles, over and over again!"
For us, as long as I'm getting mine, H can watch what he wants. If we're in a slump, I make it known that extra solo activities aren't appreciated until we're back up to speed. And I like Laurel's alcohol analogy so much that I'm stealing it for future use.
TTC #1 since January 2013
Couldn't agree with this more. We don't watch porn very often together. I don't have a problem with it; it's just not our thing. If DH watches it, I don't really know about it but I don't mind if he does.
Sure a lot of those ladies are incredibly skinny with even more incredibly fake boobs. But I agree with the other ladies - he loves me and loves my body. If/when he watches porn it makes him think of me, not that crazy fake lady on the screen or in a magazine.
I'm kind of surprised with the amount of people who are okay with porn or watch it! This isn't something I ever talked about with girlfriends, so I had no clue what the response would be.
I, personally don't see the appeal of porn. I don't want to watch other people have sex...I just don't find it interesting, arousing or entertaining. Nude pictures are of no interest to me, either.
While we were both in college, I walked in on H looking at porn pictures on the internet and was totally disgusted. I was 18 and totally uncomfortable with myself, sexuality and our sex life. Now, if he looked at it, I don't think it would bother me but I wouldn't like it either...if that makes sense.
H and I have a great sex life without any outside influences so I don't see the need for it.
Excellent way of putting it--I totally agree!
DH and I have watched together maybe 3 or 4 times. Most of the time it seems so fake (and it seems like the guys are NEVER attractive!) that it doesn't really do it for me, but whatever, I don't mind it as something different every now and then and it serves it's purpose as our way of spicing things up every now and then. As far as I know, DH doesn't watch porn when I'm not around, but if he did it wouldn't bother me--in moderation of course!
DH & I have watched it maybe 2 or 3 times together - not even a whole show of it. We'll just stop on it if we see it on TV or something. We've never gone out purposely to rent a video or anything. The few times we have watched bits of one we've just laughed at it. It does nothing to help us out in the bedroom. DH doesn't look at it alone that I know of, but I don't think I'd be threatened or mad if he did.
TTC #1 since January 2013
lol...I'll post again if it'll make you feel better!
Ditto the previous people who said that they always seem to be faking it, I usually end up laughing at them for just that reason. Also ditto the ugly men thing...I understand it's geared towards men, but come on! Ladies watch it, too.
Deb-I've seen that one for sale and considered watching it. I'll have to take a look since you recommend it.